3–32 Operator Manual
Control Panel Key Functions
Control Panel Key FunctionsOnline Key
This key toggles the printer between Online and Offline
states, or exits from the menu directly to an Online state.
When the printer is Online, the indicator will light. In the
Offline state, you may change parameter selections, load
paper, and so on.
LF Key (Line Feed)
This key advances the paper one line. It performs the same
function whether the printer is Online or Offline. You may
auto-repeat this command by holding down the key.
While Offline With Data Buffered
Any buffered data falling in the next line (as defined by the
current LPI setting), prints. This repeats upon subsequent LF
keystrokes as long as there is data in the buffers. If pressed
while printing is in progress, the printer ignores the key
command and maintains the Top of Form position.
While Offline With No Data Buffered
Paper advances one line. While printing is in progress, the printer ignores the
command and maintains the Top of Form position.
While In A Fault Condition
Paper advances one line. No data is printed and the Top of Form position
moves down one line. This allows the use of the LF Key to advance paper while
in a Paper Out condition without printing any buffered data.
FF Key (Form Feed)
This key performs the same function whether the printer is Online or Offline.
While Offline With Data Buffered
Any buffered data falling between the current form position and the top of the
next form (as defined by the current Form Length setting), prints. This func-
tion repeats upon subsequent FF keystrokes as long as there is data in the
buffers. The printer ignores the command while printing is in progress and
maintains the Top of Form position.
While Offline With No Data Buffered
Paper advances to the top of the next form. The printer ignores this command
while printing is in progress and maintains the Top of Form position.
Figure 3 - 3. Control Panel